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title: "Provision of bus service - Route 617"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c73055d9-874d-48da-b01e-1249797d8e97"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 617

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c73055d9-874d-48da-b01e-1249797d8e97

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of bus service Route 617, managed by Transport for London (TfL), pertains to the public road transport services industry, specifically within the London region of the United Kingdom. The process, which involved a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, concluded with the award on 15th August 2024. The contract period spans from 31st August 2024 to 27th August 2027. The total value of the contract is £446,296, while the minimum value is £266,811. This tender is suitable for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the public transport sector, especially those looking to expand their services within the London area. Companies capable of providing high-quality bus services and meeting competitive procedure demands are well-suited to compete. The long-term contract offers financial stability and potential business growth for SMEs and larger organisations alike. Metroline Travel, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, highlighting the competitive nature and the scale of opportunities available in such procurement processes.

## Notice

Provision of bus service route 617 for 3 years. Please note, cost posted on Contracts Finder sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810d8c30-2b68-4b11-91c7-8bf346dfc44d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2024 - 27 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £446,296 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £266,811 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METROLINE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 15:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810d8c30-2b68-4b11-91c7-8bf346dfc44d
- 3 Sep 2024 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810d8c30-2b68-4b11-91c7-8bf346dfc44d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810d8c30-2b68-4b11-91c7-8bf346dfc44d
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk

## Provenance

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